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→ 05 May 12 at 11 am

First Loves

Directed and Edited by; Tim Hyland

Assistant Director and Director of Photography; Matt Hyland

Shot over the course of two days in the small town of Newmarket, Suffolk. Interviewing a range of local residents, from various ages, this documentary is a small insight into the romance or heart-break associated with First Loves. 

The simplicity to this documentary, in regards to its style and narrative structure, is where we feel this film succeeds. Without sounding like I’m attempting to appear wise beyond my years, but your First Love will always stick with you. As a wise woman (our Mum) says at the end of this documentary, “You never forget your first love… it’s just a chapter in your life”. With this documentary, we didn’t want to take anything away from what is being said. Everyone has a story to tell, so who are we to take that away from them? It is easy to throw in an awful reconstruction of two people meeting in a cinema, put it in black and white with grain added in post and dictate the emotion; what is the point when the audience can interpret the film for themselves, simply by hearing the stories told by these individuals, through the tone of their voice or the look on their faces?

Shortly after filming, the elderly gentlemen featured (our Granddad, George Lamb), sadly passed away. This film has an intensely important sentimental value that cannot be described. Without Tim’s fantastic idea for a documentary and incentive to get it made, their adorable story would be lost. 

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→ 27 Feb 12 at 9 am

Marines - From Suffolk to Berlin

Directed and Edited by; Matt Hyland

We decided, with the endless footage we filmed whilst in Europe, to make a documentary/music video mash up in a way to get the story across without falling into that trap of becoming monotonous or shit. Following ‘Marines’ as they tour France, Belgium, Holland and Germany ‘From Suffolk to Berlin’ offers a small insight into the tour and glimpse of the band as they play live.  

It was a pretty intense week to be honest - unfortantely, after driving all morning or in the evenings, we never had much chance to get about and see more of some of the amazing cities we visited! I say amazing - we were in a shit heap area of Paris, which really did question the Cities nickname, clearly conceived by cheesy tourists with a lack of imagination. And by the time we made it Berlin, with half hour to sound check, followed by the lads putting on an awesome show and quickly heading off to start our drive back to the UK, I can’t comment whether it was a nice city or even that it was Berlin at all!

Music is ‘Emily Bigswell’ - great tune, especially live. 

→ 04 Feb 12 at 11 am

Missing Piece

Created by Matt Hyland, Lucas Barr and George Ellis.

Missing Piece started off as a University project for myself, Matt Hyland, and two others - Lucas Barr and George Ellis. It has, however, transpired to become a video that I am especially proud of and one that can, and hopefully will, actually benefit others!

Based on a subject really important to myself, and especially my family (give it a looky, will make sense why by the end) it was quite a nerve-racking experience in portraying it fairly, realistically and effectively. Everyone involved have been fantastic, and I cannot express enough how appreciative we are of their participation! Missing Piece is based on three different stories coming together, in order to effectively tell one - that of this illness. 

Memory is key to this documentary… times passed (even what can be considered the most insignificant of moments) are often taken for granted - when out of anyone’s control they can be taken from you. The time-lapse throughout the video is something I am particularly proud of. Not only does it look great and really helps the flow to the documentary, but it also really helps emphasise this concept of the passing of time and moments that can be let slip by unnoticed.

→ 08 Dec 11 at 7 pm

Recently finished following Marines as they toured Europe supporting You Me at Six. The footage is looking nice - hopefully can get across how good the band were live!

It was a pretty intense week, so the day off in Amsterdam was a treat. €4 for the Sex Museum - interesting experience. Nice to see an absolute mash up of people in there… no matter what age, race, nationality, sexuality, a six foot penis puts a smile on everyone’s face! 

Few photos at http://hylandfilmsphotos.tumblr.com/

→ 28 Nov 11 at 6 am

Marines - How To Be Good… coming soon

→ 31 Oct 11 at 10 pm

→ 06 Oct 11 at 11 am

It’s Raining, Again

Directed and Edited by; Matt Hyland.

‘It’s Raining, Again’ was the first film produced by Hyland Films, which follows the band ‘Marines’ over the course of eight days as they record a few tracks down at Earth Terminal Studios, Hampshire. Marines sound has really matured over the past couple years, and as a result they decided they wanted to move away from their teenage years and start producing music that reflects this. This album introduces the new band, their music and a short background to what has got their here today. 

The video for the first track played in this, ‘Tiny Little Tom’, can be viewed below. 

‘It’s Raining, Again’ was great fun to film. It could have easily been twice the length after having filmed hours of footage. Unfortunately, we had to loose a few scenes, in order to keep the length down, of the band playing a couple other tracks or just messing about with ideas… maybe one day they’ll be thrown together in a slow motion reflective montage with some wacky heart shaped transitions for the band. 

→ 20 Sep 11 at 7 am

The Parents on ‘Marines’

Directed by; Matt & Tim Hyland.

Edited by; Matt Hyland.

We wanted to do something different, an alternative to an introducing video with a twist to what we had already accomplished with ‘It’s Raining, Again’. Avoid the band coming across arrogant or maybe exaggerating their story for dramatic effect - none of this Xfactor bollocks. So what could be more honest than the opinions of those who know each member best? 

→ 06 Sep 11 at 3 pm

Marines - A Long Way Down

Directed and Edited by; Matt Hyland.

Sound by; Jason Naylor

Featuring 3/5 of ‘Marines’ performing a ‘A long way down’. 

Written Tuesday 5th July by Tim. On Wednesday we go over to Jason’s (drummer of Marines seen here doing backing vocals) place and Tim plays what he’s got to Jason and John (guitar). Within a matter of minutes everything falls into place as they all seem to understand the song immediately… Genuinely impressive stuff to watch.

After several takes I’m happy with the footage, they’re pleased with the take, and by the next day Jason’s sorted out the sound and I’ve thrown together the video. 

The shed in which they practice is quite a tight place to film in, and I really love using the 50mm lens which gives that really nice depth of field, so we had to improvise on the night. Originally I had taken the mirror over intending to use it in order to reflect the light off of the various lights we had acquired from everyone’s houses. As the band practiced Tim looked over to me and started laughing and asked what I was thinking. Pessimistic at first (was slightly concerned it may come across quite cheesy) I explain the idea of using the mirror to act as a new perspective, in which we only ever see Tim singing via his reflection. 

Considering the quick turn around, we’re really pleased with the outcome. Just wish we had some form of Steadicam device to make it a bit cleaner!  

→ 06 Sep 11 at 3 pm

Click on the photo to see a few photos taken by Matt of Hyland Films.